Reporting to: SLT Link

Location: Hamstead Hall Academy

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Salary:  TLR 2A

The Role

As Head of Design & Technology, you will:

• Lead the strategic development of the D&T curriculum, ensuring it is broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated for all learners .

• Monitor and support student progress across all key stages, taking action to raise achievement where needed.

• Champion high‑quality teaching, ensuring practice is consistently good or outstanding.

• Manage and develop a committed team, promoting collaboration, professional growth and the sharing of best practice.

• Oversee departmental quality assurance, including lesson observations, book scrutiny and data analysis.

• Ensure the department is fully compliant with safeguarding, health & safety and academy policies.

• Lead curriculum planning, assessment, remote learning provision and home‑learning expectations.

• Represent the department at key academy events, meetings and external liaison opportunities.

You will also be responsible and accountable for all disciplines within the provision of Technology .

About You

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated leader who brings:

• Strong knowledge of the D&T curriculum across KS3–5.

• Evidence of high‑quality teaching leading to excellent pupil outcomes.

• Experience in departmental development planning and leading change.

• The ability to inspire, enthuse and support colleagues.

• Excellent communication, organisation and decision‑making skills.

• A commitment to equal opportunities, positive behaviour strategies and strong parental engagement.

You will also demonstrate “the ability to prioritise, plan, monitor, evaluate, review and lead by example” .

To apply for this role please complete the attached expression of interest form and return it to HR@hamsteadhall.com by 12.00pm Friday 5th June 2026.